
Why Startups Shouldn't Hire Full-Time -- Emma Westley // Fractional CMO & Content Strategy Consultant
11/24/23 • 17 min
Emma Westley, Fractional CMO and Content Strategy Consultant at immerj, talks about why fractional CMO positions seem to be catching on. Startups require a diverse range of skill sets to support changing business needs and to test growth channels when scaling. Hence, it is more beneficial for them to hire consultants and fractionals rather than relying on full-time employees with limited expertise. Today, Emma discusses why startups shouldn't hire full-time. Show Notes
Connect With:
- Emma Westley: Website // LinkedIn
- The MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
- Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Emma Westley, Fractional CMO and Content Strategy Consultant at immerj, talks about why fractional CMO positions seem to be catching on. Startups require a diverse range of skill sets to support changing business needs and to test growth channels when scaling. Hence, it is more beneficial for them to hire consultants and fractionals rather than relying on full-time employees with limited expertise. Today, Emma discusses why startups shouldn't hire full-time. Show Notes
Connect With:
- Emma Westley: Website // LinkedIn
- The MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
- Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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The Rise Of The Fractional CMO -- Emma Westley // Fractional CMO & Content Strategy Consultant
Emma Westley, Fractional CMO and Content Strategy Consultant at immerj, talks about why fractional CMO positions seem to be catching on. Startups are often operating on limited resources and can’t usually afford a full-time CMO. This has given rise to the role of fractional CMO where a company can get the expertise of a CMO for a fraction of the cost and adjust the level of support based on their changing needs. Today, Emma discusses the rise of the fractional CMO. Show Notes
Connect With:
- Emma Westley: Website // LinkedIn
- The MarTech Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
- Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Connect With:
- Ann Piper: Website // LinkedIn
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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